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    Question

    In each question, there are five sentences. Each has a pair of words that are italicised and highlighted. From the italicised and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may e selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.

    Forgetfulness can be no reason or it should be the most

    contagious [A]/ contiguous [B] of ailments. I was really up the creek [A] / creak [B] without my mobile. Can you allow someone to insinuate [A]/insulate [B] things in your head and take over your life so ridiculously easily?
    A BAB Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B AAB Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ABA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D AAA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Contagious – transmissible, infectious Contiguous – Adjoining, Flanking ‘Up the creek’ is an idiom that means ‘being in a difficult or bad situation’. Creak – Screech, Groan Insinuate – Suggest, Intimate Insulate – Protect, Shield

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